Area General Manager - Distribution Transformers

Why IPS? If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work—if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us! Benefits: · Paid Time Off (PTO) · 401k Employer Match · Bonus Incentives · Extensive Training & Career Development Programs · Tuition Reimbursement Program · Medical, Dental and Vision plans · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · And more! Pay Rate Details: $150,000 - 180,000 (Depending on experience) Responsibilities & Expectations: The Area General Manager - Distribution Transformers is responsible for leading one of IPS' premier transformer operations, driving profitable growth, and building a world-class manufacturing organization that delivers unmatched customer experience, operational excellence, and industry-leading safety performance in Farmington, MN. This leader is responsible for driving profitable growth by owning full P&L while delivering operational excellence across safety, quality, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and employee engagement through the IPS operating system (CIPS - Continuous Improvement Process Solution). The AGM provides strategic and operational leadership for the following primary value streams: ● In-shop transformer repair and remanufacturing ● New transformers manufacturing ● Sales/distribution of new and surplus transformers The AGM builds and sustains a culture rooted in the IPS Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit through servant leadership while developing a high-performing organization capable of supporting future growth. Strategic Leadership ● Develop and execute long-term business strategies that position the operation for sustainable and profitable growth. ● Understand market dynamics, customer requirements, competitive positioning, and industry trends to identify growth opportunities. ● Design and implement strategic initiatives that expand capabilities, improve profitability, and strengthen IPS' market leadership. ● Develop business plans aligned with corporate objectives while driving execution across all functional areas. Operational Excellence ● Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing CIPS principles to transform the operation into a best-in-class manufacturing and remanufacturing facility. ● Drive Lean Manufacturing, waste elimination, visual management, standard work, and operational discipline throughout the organization. ● Improve productivity, throughput, quality, safety, and cost performance while maintaining exceptional customer service. ● Initiate and effectively lead the execution of major CAPEX projects, on-time, on-quality and on-budget. ● Empower employees to make data-driven decisions and continuously improve processes. Sales & Customer Leadership ● Establish sales strategies and partner with commercial leadership to grow market share and profitability. ● Build and maintain executive-level customer relationships. ● Ensure exceptional customer responsiveness and deliver an Unmatched Customer Experience. ● Identify market trends and customer needs while aligning operations to support future business growth. Operations Leadership ● Lead all manufacturing, remanufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, production planning, maintenance, and field support functions. ● Drive execution to achieve on-time, on-quality, on-margin, and safe delivery performance. ● Manage opera…